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Clearwater is a city in Florida's Tampa Bay area, known for sunny weather and stunning beaches with sugary sands and emerald waters. The best time to visit Clearwater is between October and December, when milder autumn temperatures bring less humidity and fewer tourist crowds, while most attractions and activities remain open. Beach season here lasts from April to November, so you can catch the perfect waves till the end of the fall. October typically brings many spooky attractions to Tampa Bay, while December is filled with parties, concerts, fireworks, and family-friendly events celebrating the holiday season.

21 things to do in Clearwater, FL

Mamey Sapote Harvest

May–July Food

Sweet and smooth. Don't forget to try this exotic fruit!

Sunrise & Sunset

all year round Nature

Discover Florida's most stunning spots to watch the sun

Surfing

early August–mid-April Activity

Not so popular with pro surfers, Florida could nevertheless be attractive for beginners

Beach Season

April–November (all year round) Activity

Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year

Swimming with Manatees

November–April (all year round) Activity

Swim with the gentle giants in the warm waters of Crystal river

Citrus Season

October–June Food

Florida is famous for its beautiful citrus groves and delicious fruits

Florida Strawberry Festival

February 27-March 9, 2025 Event

Celebrate the strawberry harvest, with the local community of Eastern Hillsborough County

Chalk Festival in Sarasota

November 8-10, 2024 Event

One of the most important pavement art events in the world

Florida State Fair

February 8-19, 2025 Event

Don't miss the first State Fair of the year in the USA, which gets all the latest and greatest

Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival

November 15-18, 2024 Event

Professional sand sculptors and amateurs compete at one of Florida's best beaches

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

November–April Activity

One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

Florida 4th of July Fireworks & Events

June 29–July 4, 2024 Event

The forecast is...lots of sunshine and fireworks!

Dolphin Watching

all year round (best in late May–August) Nature

Observe playful sea mammals all around Florida's coast

Christmas Lights in Tampa

mid-November–early January Event

Holidays in Tampa Bay are all about magical twinkling lights

New Year's Eve in Tampa Bay

December 31 Event

A big celebration on Florida's Gulf Coast

Chinese New Year in Tampa

January 29, 2025 Event

Lion dances, delicious food, and Chinese art in Tampa Bay

Hummingbirds

early March–late September Nature

Our wee friends flock to the Sunshine State as eagerly as tourists do

Tampa Halloween Events

September–October Event

Check out the spookiest attractions at Tampa Bay

Clearwater Comic Con

March 4, 2023 Event

A free festival of comic books and popular culture

Tampa Bay Blues Festival

April 12–14, 2024 Event

A perfect spring getaway filled with jazz and peace

Dunedin Highland Games & Festival

April 6, 2024 Event

The oldest Highland games in Sunshine State

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